Thursday, February 7, 2019

Jazz Groups present "Sweet Night of Jazz"

A "Sweet Night of Jazz" was presented on Wednesday, February 6th in the MMS cafeteria by the Darien High School Jazz Ensemble, the Middlesex Middle School Jazz Ensemble and the Grade 5-6 Jazz Lab. Attendees enjoyed tables full of cookies, pastries, desserts  and coffee as they enjoyed the sounds of our district's jazz students.

The 5-6 Jazz Lab performs jazz standards as each student has multiple opportunities to improvise. Our 5-6 Jazz Lab in directed by Mr. Colin Walters

The MMS Jazz Ensemble performing Duke Ellington's "Caravan" at the Sweet Night of Jazz. Our MMS Jazz Director is Mr. James Carter.

MMS Jazz Ensemble Brass perform for a full house as the MMS cafeteria is transformed into a jazz club.

The award winning DHS Jazz Ensemble turns in a great performance at the Sweet Night of Jazz and features multiple soloists. The DHS Jazz Ensemble is directed by Mr. Jonathan Grauer.

Middlesex Jazz Ensemble members look on as the DHS Jazz Ensemble performs at the 2019 Sweet Night of Jazz.

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